Vikki Franklin is a southern California native and mother of two adult sons and a grandson. She represents the marginal voice of African American women. She has worked in the field of child development for over thirty years, from teaching preschoolers to managing early childhood programs. In addition, she has a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education.

What she's learned about young children in the last thirty years is that they say the darndest things, which has led her on her storytelling journey. The stories she writes are based on true events, circumstances, and themes.